A Year (or More) of Photos

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Country in the Park 2016, B&W - Two black-and-white photos. The first photo, of Bay Bluegrass, is a B&W version of one posted on March 20, while the second one, of the Ferris Wheel, is a B&W version of one posted on March 21.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Country in the Park 2016: Bags and Books - During their annual Country in the Park, the city of Pinellas Park usually gives away free cloth bags with the city's logo and/or the logo for Country in the Park. The bags usually contain pamphlets about the city, as well as about recycling, along with various trinkets: penlights, small flashlights (2016's flashlights had a lever to recharge them - no batteries needed), pens, etc. The Barbara S. Ponce Public Library (formerly the Pinellas Park Public Library, renamed for the former head librarian) also had a book sale going on. By the time I got to their booth, the library was starting to pack up (it rained on and off all day), but was still selling books - a bagful for $3.00!

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Country in the Park - Bay Bluegrass - Yesterday was Country in the Park, Pinellas Park (Fla)'s annual celebration. Photos will be posted over the next few days from this year's celebration. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to stick around for the big musical act of the day - Crystal Gayle was scheduled to take the stage at 8:00 p.m.

If anyone stayed to see Crystal Gayle, post a comment and let me know your thoughts!

Friday, March 18, 2016

View from Pier, Second Floor, Digital - View towards horizon from the old St. Petersburg Pier, 2011, colors digitally tweaked. First photo, the colors were tweaked a little, then more for the second photo. Thought on which one you like better? Why?

About Me

I am a freelance writer with a BA in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Please check out my production site: http://robinshwedoproductions.weebly.com and e-portfolio at http://rjshwedo.weebly.com.
A few of my favorite quotes are: "...Comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable" (Finley Peter Dunne); "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living" (Mother Jones); "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing" (Albert Einstein).
Some things inspire me: people who strive to make a positive difference; sunrise or sunset--especially at the beach. Some things that make me angry: those who can't be bothered to do what's right; the fact that the medical and legal system frequently looks at people's finances before deciding whether or not that person should have access to their services...I could go on...